MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
SIMON RATTRAY - FOUNDER & CEO
Simon and his brother were raised in Indonesia to missionary parents. From a young age, Simon and his brother helped their mother in her medical clinic and also travelled with their father on long, often dangerous mission trips into the jungles either on foot or by boat. Simon says the sacrifices of his parents; his mother in her medical profession and his fathers mission work, modelled within him a deep love for hurting people.
He has experience as a minister of religion, and has worked as a musician, educator and trainer in leadership and community development. Simon has served alongside persecuted communities in the third world, caring for victims of trauma and distributing aid. Simon feels an urgency to build bridges between communities in the third world, the United States and Australia.
Simon is married to Allison and they have two children. Allison is a graphic designer, artist and art therapist. Both Simon and Allison have travelled to and worked in countries gripped by persecution and war, deploying various kinds of support and resources to strengthen people in crisis.
Allison Rattray - Director of Communication and Media
Allison has twelve year’s experience as a business owner and Real Estate Photographer. Due to the increasing demand for Project114’s services, Allison commenced full-time with the charity in 2021.
Allison is also an artist and qualified Art Therapist. Allison's desire is to help people experience emotional healing, personal insight and transformation through the use of creative expression, and re-experiencing the beauty of God’s creation.
Surakshya Giri - Director of Partnerships
Surakshya Giri is a psychologist with experience in trauma-informed counselling, and nearly a decade of sexual and reproductive health and rights advocacy (SRHR). She has worked with children, adolescents, women, and marginalized communities, and brings strengths in training, safeguarding, partnerships, and program management. She has also served in leadership roles with national and international organizations and represented Nepal at international forums. Raised in a Christian family involved in ministry, she is excited to serve as Manager of Partnerships and training at Project114.
Melodie Stoligrosz - Lead Team Member
I have served in ministry for over 30 years, both in para-ministry and the church. My passion is assisting ministries to further develop a “business mind” with a “ministry heart” to serve their community in ways that glorify the Lord and impact the kingdom.
Prior to joining the team at Project 114, I spent several years coaching faith-based non-profits, in South Florida, as well as nationally. My work and ministry, has allowed me to serve with the National Christian Foundation South Florida, as the Director of Ministry Services and for Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, as an executive assistant, to the CEO.
My husband Michael and I are the proud parents of our daughter Jodi, our son in-law Nick, and incredible grandson’s, Steven and Christian, and nothing gives us more joy.
Bill Koeblitz - Board Chair, United States
As the founder of MobilityWorks, Bill brings a wealth of business knowledge and experience to the Project 114 Board. With a background in finance, business management and strategic growth, Bill is excited to give his support to Project 114 and is thrilled to be part of this growing and enterprising ministry.
PhilWeideman - Board Chair, Australia
Hi my name is Phil. I'm married to Karen and have two happily married daughters and two grandsons. I've been a Christian all my life and have been serving in a wide range of ministry positions for 30+ years. My life has been defined by a difficult childhood, the life and death of my severely disabled son and a lot of miraculous healing through Jesus. I'm involved in Project 114 because of my personal experience in trauma healing, psychology, strategic thinking and prophetic insight; if my experience and gifting in these areas can be a blessing to those who suffer daily for the name of Jesus then that will be enough for me.
